Master the basic
strategy of
blackjack. A good player should always remember the
principles of this technique and apply it in considering the type
of
card game used by a given
casino. Even if you have some
"hunches" during the
casino game, it is best to put your trust in the
basic strategy whose reliability is well established. Do not
underestimate the dealer. During a game of
Black Jack, you play
against the dealer, also called dealer.

Pai Gow is a gambling game that has its roots in China. Unlike most
table games, Pai Gow is play with a set of 32-dominoes rather than a
pack of 52-cards. Dominoes are bulkier than cards, so how do you view
your hand whilst also protecting it from the view of others, and also
how do you stop yourself from stealing glances at other playerís hands?

When playing Pai Gow in a live setting you will be surprised at how
relaxed everything is. Some players take a keen interest in protecting
their hand and others donít. Itís difficult not to glance at other
peopleís hands and not many people make a big deal out of it, so donít
worry unnecessarily, as long as you are not deliberately looking at them
in order to gain an unfair advantage.

Despite Pai Gow dominoes being bulkier than playing cards, they are much
smaller in stature. This means that they are quite easy to view, and to
protect, should you be unduly concerned about your opponents seeing your
hand. If you have played Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) then the
odds
are you will be used to viewing more than a pair of cards at any one
time, and this will help you when playing Pai Gow.

One thing you must not do
is to turn your dominoes face up until everyone has set his or her hand.
This is considered very bad etiquette. Beginners are advised to take
their time and finish setting their hand last. Then before playing it,
check with the dealer to make sure you have set your hand correctly
before showing it to the rest of the table.